A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7758911 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 71645012 epoch_slot_no: 192212 block_no: 7758734 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 33980 time: 2022-09-15 03:08:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01ff9747350b5d5b533c3ced00fbef42a079572efd54bea8ae48892e1696bf1Block Operator
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